Group members-

 Rimi Kansal: 2023/25/025 (RAMJAS)

 Aditya Singh: 222/PG (Department of History)
 Abdur Rahman: 2866/ (Rajdhani College)
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The 2nd and 3rd Voyage of Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus embarked on his second voyage from Cádiz, Spain, on September 24, 1493,
with a fleet of 17 ships and approximately 1,200 men. His primary objectives were to establish
permanent settlements in the Caribbean and locate a westward passage to Asia. During this voyage,
Columbus explored several Caribbean islands, including Dominica, Guadeloupe, Montserrat, Antigua,
and Puerto Rico. He also founded the settlement of La Isabela on the island of Hispaniola (present-
day Dominican Republic). However, the expedition faced numerous challenges, including disease,
conflicts with the indigenous Taíno people, and discontent among his crew.

After a tumultuous journey, Columbus returned to Spain in June 1496, leaving his brother
Bartholomew in charge of the settlements. Despite the challenges and setbacks, Columbus's second
voyage marked another significant step in the European exploration and colonization of the
Americas.

On his third voyage, Columbus set sail from Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Spain, on May 30, 1498, with a
smaller fleet of six ships. This time, he aimed to explore the southern coast of the Caribbean and
parts of Central and South America. During this voyage, Columbus discovered Trinidad and the
mainland of South America, near the Orinoco River.

However, the expedition encountered severe challenges, including a damaging storm that left
Columbus stranded in Jamaica for several months. Despite these difficulties, Columbus continued his
exploration, returning to Spain in August 1500. By this time, however, his reputation had been
tarnished, and support from the Spanish crown was waning due to his failure to find a direct
westward route to Asia and the ongoing challenges in the colonies.

Christopher Columbus's second and third voyages played a crucial role in the early European
exploration and colonization of the Americas, but they also initiated a period of conflict, disease, and
exploitation of indigenous populations that would have far-reaching consequences.